Spacova, Irina

A citizen-science-enabled catalogue of the vaginal microbiome and associated factors

Lebeer, S., Ahannach, S., Gehrmann, T., Wittouck, S., Eilers, T., Oerlemans, E., Condori, S., Dillen, J., Spacova, I., Vander Donck, L., et al. (2023) · Nature Microbiology

Reproductive tract infections researchGut microbiota and health

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Comparing technology and regulatory landscape of probiotics as food, dietary supplements and live biotherapeutics

Spacova, I., Binda, S., ter Haar, J. A., Henoud, S., Legrain-Raspaud, S., Dekker, J., Espadaler-Mazo, J., Langella, P., Martín, R., Pane, M., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Microbiology

Probiotics and Fermented FoodsAgricultural safety and regulations

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Selective targeting of skin pathobionts and inflammation with topically applied lactobacilli

Lebeer, S., Oerlemans, E. F. M., Claes, I., Henkens, T., Delanghe, L., Wuyts, S., Spacova, I., van den Broek, M. F. L., Tuyaerts, I., Wittouck, S., et al. (2022) · Cell Reports Medicine

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and EffectsProbiotics and Fermented Foods

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Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic prevents airway function deterioration and promotes gut microbiome resilience in a murine asthma model

Spacova, I., Van Beeck, W., Seys, S., Devos, F., Vanoirbeek, J., Vanderleyden, J., Ceuppens, J., Petrova, M., & Lebeer, S. (2020) · Gut Microbes

Probiotics and Fermented FoodsAsthma and respiratory diseases

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Demonstrating the involvement of an active efflux mechanism in the intestinal absorption of chlorogenic acid and quinic acid using a Caco-2 bidirectional permeability assay

Mortelé, O., Jörissen, J., Spacova, I., Lebeer, S., van Nuijs, A. L. N., & Hermans, N. (2021) · Food & Function

Coffee research and impactsPhytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities

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Topical cream with live lactobacilli modulates the skin microbiome and reduce acne symptoms

Lebeer, S., Oerlemans, E., Claes, I., Wuyts, S., Henkens, T., Spacova, I., van den Broek, M., Tuyaerts, I., Wittouck, S., De Boeck, I., et al. (2018) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and EffectsProbiotics and Fermented Foods

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Antibacterial and Immunostimulatory Activity of Potential Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Ethiopian Fermented Dairy Products

Gizachew, S., Van Beeck, W., Spacova, I., Dekeukeleire, M., Alemu, A., Woldemedhin, W. M., Mariam, S. H., Lebeer, S., & Engidawork, E. (2023) · Fermentation

Probiotics and Fermented FoodsReproductive tract infections research

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